Voting for the Best Way to Vote
Added 2023-01-31 21:54:07 +0000 UTCWhat's the best way to vote? Well, last month, several of YOU voted for the best way to vote, using four different voting systems. Here are the results.
This was a lot of fun for me, by the way. :)
In other news, my last video got age-restricted and views came to an abrupt halt after that. I am going to livestream about my experience with "age-restricted" content here in an hour or so if you want to try to catch it.
Thank you for your continued support!
Comments
I think it's just Democrat primaries so far
Mr. Beat
2023-02-01 13:20:09 +0000 UTCYep, this is the main reason why I like it. It builds coalitions and favors moderates.
Mr. Beat
2023-02-01 13:18:50 +0000 UTCbtw is rank choice in only democrat primarys because i dont remember it in the republican primarys when i voted last?
Devin Canada
2023-02-01 13:12:51 +0000 UTCI know only moderate republicans like RCV the reason is it seems that when RCV was initiated in Maine voters were confused with how it worked and a Democrate got elected without getting the majority of votes. in the next election however that changed. In alaska Republicans did a heavy job educating voters so the same wouldnt happen to them there. however moderate republicans like Glenn Youngkin like it because it was looking like Democrats were going to have a strangle hold on the state just off one city. it seems like to me that RCV gives even more power to Moderates then they ever had before and makes their voices more clear while those who are more for their team may have initial confusion with how the system works.
Devin Canada
2023-02-01 13:09:37 +0000 UTCI think we wouldn't see the polarization go away immediately under RCV- it would take at least ten years.
Mr. Beat
2023-02-01 12:05:14 +0000 UTCThat is disheartening. That's pretty anti-freedom to me to ban alternative voting methods.
Mr. Beat
2023-02-01 12:04:44 +0000 UTCThat's why I think at least a primary option for getting more moderates would be good. Half of me thinks RCV, in a general election, might not-really help the polarization since both sides are already nippy. However, I could see a lesson-learned opportunity if both sides inadvertently pick someone neither side likes. Maybe I'm overly pessimistic about that story.
Adam Christians
2023-02-01 04:25:34 +0000 UTCIt would be cool. The video points out great features of all 4 systems. RCV is not my favorite because I think it would be the hardest to audit for election integrity, but I’m still thinking about it. If it’s only used in primaries, it might moderate political candidate selection. Given the power dynamics of the 2-party system, it’s not surprising to see push back against using an alternate voting method for general election ballots (it opens competition). I’m seeing laws in several states pop up right now to ban RCV - one just hit my state legislature this week. I expect the discussion around voting to heat up around the country. Just another reason that Matt’s videos are so timely.
Joe Cook
2023-02-01 04:12:46 +0000 UTCBelieve it or not, that's what we have for primaries here in Kansas!
Mr. Beat
2023-02-01 04:06:05 +0000 UTCIt would be cool to at least test the waters and allow more RCV in a primary.
Adam Christians
2023-02-01 03:47:23 +0000 UTCThanks Joe. Yeah I had no idea about that. 🤨
Mr. Beat
2023-02-01 01:00:01 +0000 UTCGreat video! Well done. I heard the RNC passed a resolution in their meeting last week opposing ranked choice voting. As the topic gets more play, your video is likely to get more traction into the next election cycle.
Joe Cook
2023-01-31 23:03:14 +0000 UTCGood luck with the presentation!
Mr. Beat
2023-01-31 22:01:32 +0000 UTCThe timing for this is pretty perfect as I now have to present my talk in a school assembly. Thanks for making :)
Ralph W. Kelly
2023-01-31 21:55:28 +0000 UTC
